CFL Combine drug test failed

A message from Quinn Smith, a defensive and offensive lineman with the Concordia Stingers

 

It is with deep regret that I inform you I have been notified of an Adverse Analytical Finding by the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) from an out of competition doping control test on March 21 in Toronto.

I accept full responsibility for the result of Stanozolol metabolite in my test. I can assure you it was not my intention to use a banned substance or to try to beat the system. I did not properly research the contents of supplements I obtained online and I will accept the consequences of my actions.

Since it was inadvertent on my part, I have asked to have my B sample tested and am waiting for the results.

I have the deepest respect for the CFL, the CIS and Concordia University and am thankful for the opportunities they offer young people like myself. I have brought undue negative attention to these organizations and for this I am truly sorry.

I would like to thank my family and friends for their unwavering support through this difficult time.

I will have no further comments to offer publicly.

Regards,

Quinn Smith

TORONTO — Earlier today, Concordia University defensive lineman Quinn Smith announced that he has been notified of an Adverse Analytical Finding by the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) from an out of competition doping control test on March 21 in Toronto. He has asked for his B sample to be tested and is awaiting the results.

“It’s very disappointing that this player tested positive for a banned substance,” said Michael Copeland, President and Chief Operating Officer for the CFL. “If he is drafted and signed by one of our teams, and the positive test is confirmed, he will immediately be subject to mandatory testing as governed by our drug policy.”

When the CFL introduced its drug policy in 2010, it also entered into a separate agreement with Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) to annually fund the testing of the top 80 CIS prospects for that year’s CFL Combine and CFL Canadian Draft. The CFL’s Drug Policy states that if a player tests positive for a banned substance, that player will enter the league with a first violation which subjects him to mandatory testing. Should the player fail a second test he will automatically be suspended for three games.

“While we never want to see a player test positive for a banned substance, it does demonstrate the benefit and effectiveness of testing prospects as they prepare for the CFL Combine and Draft,” said Copeland.